WHEN ARCHAEOLOGIST TRAVIS PARNO got a job at Historic St. Mary’s City in 2016, he was intrigued by a major unsolved mystery: Somewhere nearby, buried underground, was an important 17th-century fortification that historians had been trying to locate for almost a …
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“I’m excited to share the love of sailing and the history of sailing with others in the area. I, myself, was a product of Will sharing his love with other people, and I hope to be able to continue that …
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Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Awards Nearly $40,000 in Seed Grants to the Region
On July 13, 2024, Historic St. Mary’s City hosted a significant event with the MARYLAND DOVE Change of Command Ceremony. The ceremony marked the transition of command from Captain Will Gates to Captain Angela Laaro and celebrated Captain Gates’ retirement. …
